§ 11. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning the reduction in grants to drivers of invalid vehicles; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. AlisonNone, Sir. The grants payable to individual drivers of invalid vehicles have not, in general, been reduced.
§ Mr. DempseyIs it not the case that there are individuals who will suffer substantial reductions? I have a Dunkirk veteran in my constituency who lost both his legs and his net allowance will be reduced by £35. Where he receives the £5 increase, he loses the hand-controls benefit. When these people reach retirement age they can lose the car altogether. Is this not a cheap, mean and miserable way to treat people who have served their country and sacrificed themselves for it so faithfully in past years?
§ Mr. AlisonI should want to look at the individual case which the hon. Member quoted. The figure of £35 may arise as a result of their no longer being an obligation to provide a garage, but I would like to look at the particular case the hon. Member mentioned.